Record of the births, deaths, and marriages in the town of Gloucester, Massachusetts dating from 1716-1739.  Birth records include the names of the parents, the name of the child, and the date of birth. Death records include the name of the deceased, their age, date of death, and occasionally the cause of death. Marriage records include the names of the married couple, the date of their marriage, and who performed the ceremony. Marriage intentions may also be included within the records. Noteworthy events may also appear throughout the volume. Includes Index.